HOMAG Plattenaufteiltechnik GmbH, based in Holzbronn, in incorporating adhesive processing products from its sister company Dürr to build vacuum tables for its SAWTEQ saws. This marks a new approach for both HOMAG, an expert in the woodworking industry, and Dürr, a machine and plant manufacturer. Until now, Dürr's adhesive dispensing technology has been exclusively utilized within the automotive sector. The company has now enhanced its products and processes, expanding their applicability to a wider range of industries.

Dürr gluing technology offers enhanced application quality

HOMAG’s horizontal panel dividing saws deliver precise, cost-effective, and adaptable panel cutting for customers in both craft and industry. The air cushion tables facilitate effortless and secure handling of parts during processing. Previously, the table tops were manually screwed onto the sheet metal housing and further sealed with silicone.

“To enhance repetition accuracy and improve application quality, such as achieving the right surface flatness, we opted to automate the process using Dürr products,” explains Dennis König, Project Manager Industrial Engineering at HOMAG Plattenaufteiltechnik GmbH.

The installation of the EcoRam drum press for material supply, the EcoShot Meter as a dosing unit, and the EcoGun2 PVA04 as an applicator is currently underway. The entire system is regulated via the new EcoHVMP4 pump and metering control unit. The automation solution is scheduled for commissioning in early 2025.

Seamless product integration thanks to HVMP4 standard

As part of the HOMAG project, Dürr is debuting its innovative EcoHVC4 operating software. Previously, system control was project-specific, with custom software designed for each system. However, the new HVMP4 standard shifts the focus to individual components, which can be easily combined using standardized interfaces. This provides customers the flexibility to select from a variety of Dürr adhesive products, each tailored to their specific preferences and requirements. The system ensures seamless integration of components, with every product undergoing rigorous testing to guarantee a smooth process flow.

Dürr will showcase its complete range of painting and gluing solutions specifically designed for the wood and furniture industries during the HOMAG Treff event in Schopfloch, from September 24 to 27.

The Dürr Group is one of the world’s leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalisation, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes – mainly in the automotive industry and for producers of furniture and timber houses, but also in sectors such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, medical devices, electrical engineering, and battery production.

Source: durr.com